During the Chaos of War, Israel Tourism Goes Dark

In the days since violence erupted in Israel and Gaza, more than 2,600 people have been killed and at least 25 American citizens are among the dead. The Israeli tourism ministry is helping tourists evacuate. The State Department has urged U.S. travelers to “reconsider travel” to Israel and the West Bank and placed a “do not travel” advisory on the Gaza Strip due to “terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict.” “The situation in Israel remains dynamic; mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning,” the department posted Tuesday.